Sermons on Following The Biblical Jesus:

Characteristics Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2014

Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.

1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-59

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Fully Devoted Follower Of Christ Look Like

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: What Does a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ Look Like?

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: What Does a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ Look Like? Luke 9:23-27 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Perspective

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Night-Free Lamb

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 3, 2017

We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him.

Sunday Night-Free Lamb Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: John 6.22-24 CT: We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him. FAS: A common theme in modern Christianity has been that head knowledge is how one becomes more adept at following Christ: the more you know, the better you'll do. But in fact, that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Weight Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Re-examining the great weight of following the Lord

Matthew 27:32-33 (NIV2011) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Matthew 16:24 (NIV2011) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-33, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Attitude Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2017

A sermon about following the humble life of Jesus.

“The Attitude of Christ” Philippians 2:1-13 Would you agree that there is nearly nothing so beautiful as a person who is both truly strong and truly humble at the same time? Would you agree that this kind of person is hard to find? We might know a few people who fit this description, but the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Dipped And Saved

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 10, 2018

Answer God’s Call

Title: Dipped and Saved Place: BLCC Date: 4/15/18 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call [Screen 1] FAS: The following is from a USA Today article detailing the decline of water baptism in many American churches: There are now baptism-style ceremonies where God is never mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

learning the ways to live incarnationaly - from Hugh Halter's work, The Tangible Kingdom

Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Illustration of iron and steel wool – set me on fire God! For God to take us on a new path in this Tangible Kingdom, He needs to remake us. Next week, my son Ken will talk about a new heart that God proposes to give us. The last couple of weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Servant Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 22, 2004

We should follow the leaders God gives the church.

FOLLOW THE SERVANT I Corinthians 4:1-13 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE SHOULD FOLLOW THE LEADERS GOD GIVES THE CHURCH. ?: Why? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:1-13, two characteristics that demonstrate why we follow the leaders God gives. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Follow

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Aug 23, 2005

A call to true discipleship

WILL YOU FOLLOW? (A call to true discipleship) "Then he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23) During any church service in any average congregation, if the pastor were to ask for all those who believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival...biblical Style Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Jan 19, 2010

2ND in the Revival Series inspired by the Revivalist Leonard Ravenhill

REVIVAL … Many parts of this message comes from a sermon by Leonard Ravenhill. INTRO...WHAT IS REVIVAL? My dictionary defines it as a restoration to life of consciousness, vigor, and strength. And REVIVAL is our topic today...a BIBLICAL REVIVAL that recovers, repairs, and restores us ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 21, 2013

An analysis of Jesus' calling of his first disciples will teach us what characterizes a true disciple of Jesus.

Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus who came to seek and to save lost sinners. Luke wanted to communicate that God sent his only Son Jesus as the Messiah to deliver people from sin and hell. The central theme of Jesus’ message was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow Me As I Follow Christ

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 29, 2006

What was Pauls example to follow as he presented the gosple of Christ? Is that our example as well?

1st Corinthians 10:32-11:1 Follow me as I follow Christ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Followers Make Good Leaders And Followers Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

This is 1 of 11 in a series of studies titled: "Follow Me - Followers Make Good..."

Followers Make Good… Lesson 01 Leaders and Followers Grady (Doc) Henley January 2004 Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Leading And Following Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015

Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist